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Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and solutions, has announced the launch of a new open-access journal CMI Communications in partnership with ESCMID, Europe’s leading society in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases. Complementing and integrating with ESCMID’s prestigious…
Read moreWiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, has signed a four-year open access agreement with Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani). Effective from 2024 through 2027, this collaboration aims to enhance access to…
Read moreThe Royal Society of Chemistry has announced an innovative new agreement with the University of Cyprus, marking the first Open Access deal in the country. The RSC Platinum deal will cover an initial one-year period and expand Open Access provision for authors affiliated…
Read moreThe National Open Research Forum (NORF), the Irish Research eLibrary (IReL), and OpenAIRE have announced the launch of the National Open Access Monitor, a cornerstone in Ireland's shift towards a fully open access research ecosystem. This launch marks…
Read moreIEEE Sensors Journal has appointed Zeynep Çelik, a Distinguished University Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, as editor-in-chief. The publication—the largest topical journal of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers—focuses on physical…
Read moreWebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and a leader in health information services for consumers, physicians and other healthcare professionals, has joined forces with Healthwise, Incorporated, the patient and member health education and engagement company, through the acquisition of Healthwise’s current operating assets.…
Read moreEverything you need to know in the scholarly publishing space, all in one place. Browse our collection of resources featuring articles, whitepapers and presentations relevant to the publishing industry, particularly STM publishing. Our collection of resources covers topics such as Open Access publishing, Research Publishing, peer review and author support for Scholarly communication, and AI-ML/NLP in Scholarly communication.
MENA barriers to open access publishing
Academic publishing is undergoing dramatic changes, with growing support for open access and increased desire for online learning and e-resources pushing a complete rebuilding of publisher revenue models. Covid-19, by emphasizing the critical relevance of online access to research, has likely accelerated the movement toward a greater digital focus in…
Harnessing Science for a Sustainable Future: Narrowing the Policy, Research, and Community Divide
This white paper presents key takeaways and recommendations from a virtual conference held last year that brought together policymakers, government representatives, UN officials, and leading researchers from over 100 countries around the world to discuss the role of science in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), how to better integrate…
Elsevier in China – a brief
Paul M. Evans, Vice President of Elsevier, China, has given a brief on the STM publishing industry, his company's proposed activities in China and ethical publishing standards.
Browse our events calendar to plan your attendance at the most relevant events in the scholarly publishing industry. This section contains a collection of seminars, conferences, discussions, webinars, and annual meetings to enable you to be seen at the most relevant events.
The ALPSP Conference provides a friendly forum in which to share information and knowledge, learn about new initiatives, and engage in open discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing publishing today. With expert speakers and a wide-ranging programme, the annual event is for everyone in the scholarly publishing community. The…
Read MoreThe 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE), a milestone event celebrating a decade of dedication to the Asian scholarly publishing community. Over the years, the ACSE has played a pivotal role in advancing the scholarly publishing landscape, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of academic…
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